Short-Term Accommodations - Business Licensing
Council has approved a Short-Term Accommodations Bylaw which took effect March 28, 2022.
Short-Term Rental Operators must licence their short-term rental. Licenses are valid for 365 days from the date issuance and each licence must be renewed prior to the last date of expiration.
How to Apply
Step 1 - Complete Application
Obtain your STA application from the following sources or locations:
Download the application
Request the application by emailing businesslicensing@belleville.ca
Step 2 - Gather Supporting Documentation
See checklist on 1st page of STA Application
Step 3 - Submit Application
Submit your complete application and supporting documentation by:
By emailing businesslicensing@belleville.ca ; OR
By mail/or in-person: City of Belleville, Licensing Officer, 169 Front Street, Belleville, ON, K8N 2Y8
Step 4 - Application Reviewed
The application will be reviewed by a licensing officer and the following:
City Planning Department
City Building/By-law Department
City Finance Department
Belleville Fire Prevention
The departments listed may reach out to you directly if any additional information is required.
Step 5 - Application Outcome
The application is either approved or denied based on inspection reports and reviews of the application.
If approved – the licence fee of $1,000.00 will be administered and the licence will be issued.
If denied – the application may proceed to the appeal
Step 6 - Payment of Licence
An invoice will be issued and payment can be made by:
Drop Box at the North side of City Hall; OR
By mail/or in-person: City of Belleville, Licensing Officer, 169 Front Street, Belleville, ON, K8N 2Y8; OR
Online, City of Belleville website/online services
Step 7 - Licence Issued
Once the Licensing fee is paid, the Licence will be issued.
Operation is now licensed to run the Short-Term rental and comply with the conditions outlined in the bylaw.